by Laura Dankof | Feb 16, 2014 | Blog
Before there were pills, powders, syrups and injections, there were poultices, pastes, salves, oils and potions supplied to those who needed them. Herbal remedies make use of nature’s bounty to either prevent disease and ailments or to even help cure them. Their...
by Laura Dankof | Jan 12, 2014 | Blog
Have you heard of Kefir and its reported health benefits? I have to admit, until recently, I did not have a clear understanding of what Kefir was, other than I knew it contained beneficial bacteria. Kefir is made from fermented milk with Kefir grains or a...
by Laura Dankof | Nov 18, 2013 | Blog
There is this misconception in the medical community that unless you have traveled outside of the United States you likely don’t have parasites. Could the cause of your abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, itching, rash, headaches, fever, muscle aches,...
by Laura Dankof | Oct 20, 2013 | Blog
Now more than ever it is important that you take responsibility for your health. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is upon us.Many concerns exist about what this means for you and me. It is believed that the ACA is going to drive up healthcare costs for the consumer who...
by Laura Dankof | Sep 29, 2013 | Blog, Liver
Did you know that you or a family member may silently have fatty liver disease? It is a national epidemic not only in adults, but in children as well. Obesity and poor diet are known contributors to this condition. It is believed that as many as 20% of adults and...
by Laura Dankof | Aug 25, 2013 | Blog
If you are one of the many people who suffer from depression or are a clinician that treats depression, you know how hard this can be to treat effectively. More than 70% of those treated for depression do not feel they are getting significant symptom relief. There are...
by Laura Dankof | Jul 29, 2013 | Blog, Vitamins & Supplements
Did you hear about the recent study completed at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington and published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that suggested a link between taking high doses of omega-3 fish oil and prostate cancer? If you did, I...
by Laura Dankof | Jun 30, 2013 | Blog, Vitamins & Supplements
First of all, what is DIM or diindolylmethane? Now you know why they call it DIM for short. DIM supplements are composed of a natural compound that forms from the digestion and breakdown of indole-3-carbinole (I3C) found in vegetables containing glucobrassicin. These...
by Laura Dankof | Jun 2, 2013 | Blog, Digestive System
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is characterized by distressing symptoms of abdominal pain, gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It is believed as much as 20 percent of the American population suffers from IBS. These individuals will suffer for years and have...
by Laura Dankof | May 12, 2013 | Blog
Solving the health care crisis, have we got it all wrong? The health care industry, government, and insurance companies are looking inside the box instead of outside the box when considering ways to help decrease out of control health care costs. While looking for...
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